Key Q&A Points About SMILE Pro (3)

 

Q4. Isn’t the new SMILE PRO VisuMax 800 equipment too new to guarantee stable results?

SMILE surgery has been a trusted choice for the public for 18 years since Dr. Walter Sekundo first performed it in 2007. Globally, SMILE surgeries have surpassed 10 million cases, with over 1.5 million procedures performed in Korea alone, demonstrating its popularity and reliability.

The VisuMax 500, used for SMILE surgeries, and the VisuMax 800, used for SMILE PRO, have been introduced in detail in various posts. Both lasers have proven their safety and efficacy, earning certifications such as the U.S. FDA, European CE, and Korea’s Ministry of Food and Drug Safety approvals.

▲ The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is a national administrative agency responsible for the approval, regulation, and enforcement of a wide range of products used daily by consumers, including food, drugs, cosmetics, veterinary medicines, and toys.

It operates under the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), which is equivalent to Korea’s Ministry of Health and Welfare. The FDA rigorously reviews the development and manufacturing processes of medical products, and approval by the FDA signifies that a product meets a high standard of quality and effectiveness.

Thus, FDA approval is regarded as an important criterion for providing consumers with safe and reliable medical products. The VisuMax 800, an updated version of the VisuMax 500, has been enhanced based on the surgical data of its predecessor.

▲ Research Papers on SMILE PRO Clinical Trial Results

Although SMILE PRO was introduced in Korea in October 2023, leading some to mistakenly believe it lacks sufficient clinical data, this procedure has already undergone more than 60,000 clinical trials worldwide. Its safety has been thoroughly verified before being introduced domestically, making it far from a procedure with insufficient clinical evidence.

Q5. Is the hazy vision after SMILE PRO surgery a side effect?

Some individuals may feel concerned after reading about hazy vision following SMILE PRO surgery. However, it is important to note that SMILE PRO is a vision correction procedure known for its exceptionally fast recovery time.

Fast recovery doesn’t mean the absence of a recovery process. Hazy vision is part of the natural healing process, and the condition of the eyes typically improves quickly after the procedure. Similarly, concerns about dry eyes after SMILE PRO should be viewed in the same context.

Temporary dry eye symptoms may occur after any eye surgery, such as cataract surgery, lens implant surgery, or LASIK. However, among these, SMILE has a significantly shorter symptom duration, and SMILE PRO causes even less discomfort.

This concludes today’s post, which addresses additional questions about SMILE PRO following last week’s discussion. With the winter break underway, many are considering vision correction procedures.

At Bright Eye Clinic in Gangnam, we will continue to provide high-quality content to ensure you receive safe and reliable vision correction solutions.